Well, I'm an MCAD (Microsoft Certified Applications Developer, for the non-techie) now. It doesn't really feel that different. I do get to change my moniker a little. *g*
XML Web Services (70-310) is tough, don't let anyone tell you any differently. It is not like the two prior tests, it is quite difficult. I passed with a 874, but I still came out of the testing room really exhausted. Very good test nonetheless. When you prepare for this test, make sure you actually read, create, and then study. Read more than one book to get multiple perspectives. One author may point out something in a better way than another. Create Web Services (my most recent one of value is a weather service, which can be accessed by a browser here), COM+, Windows Services, .NET Remoting Objects (and [for the love of pete!] create the clients). Test and debug these until you get a good understanding of the above. I spent 4-6 hours learning about .NET Remoting Objects thinking it wouldn't have much on the test. Boy was I glad I did! There was so much about Remoting that I think it should be included as part of the name of the test. I wish I would have created more time for myself and concentrated on creating and using Remoting Objects.
Next in the scheme of things? Finishing my Christmas cards and sending them out. *sigh*
One note on the weather service, have you ever wondered if 12345 was a valid zipcode? Me, too!